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So close, but yet so far ......

Installing all of the stainless steel components that were fabricated was next on the to-do list. Stantions, handrails, pushpit, pulpit, stern ladder, stem fitting g and chainplates have been fitted. Wow, all of these things take up so much time .....

I was also able to install the Blueshark mainsheet track complete with the car and its adjusting blocks.

The rudder is installed along with the daggerboard supports and the lanyard tie off points.

The lettering for the boat name and port of call has been applied.



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gary
gary
Oct 21, 2021

Hi again Dan,

How is it all going? Having fun with your new toy? :) Looks great in the water. I was just wondering if your planning to do any of the GLobe 5.80 events ? Transat or Globe Race ?

Im hoping to make it to Portugal the 2023 Transat then leave the boat there for the 2024 Globe Race.

Anyway , hope all is good.

Gary.S Boat # 111

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captdan
captdan
Oct 21, 2021
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Hi Gary, All is well with the boat. Yes, I am having a blast with her. Fun boat to sail. No big plans yet in terms of any races. I think your plan is solid. Good idea! Cheers, Dan

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gary
gary
Aug 31, 2021

Hi Dan,

Im very impressed with your end result. The boat looks great. I just was wondering which rig & sails did you purchase ? Im a bit slow out of the blocks with my boat unfortunately. Work has been keeping me too bloody busy. But anyway , make hay while the sun shines ..:) okking forward to seeing Little Bea sailing soon.

Regards

Gary.S Boat # 111

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captdan
captdan
Aug 31, 2021
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Hey Gary, Yes, sometimes work gets in the way for sure ! I have ordered the Selden rig and it was supposed to come to me by air freight. However, there was some confusion on the day of shipping, and all of the rigs ( Transat guys included ) are being shipped by truck freight. Or in my case, on a Ship to Canada. When I heard that news from Don, I found a used rig from a Mirage 24 that is almost exactly the same size of aluminum section. I changed it from a masthead to a fractional rig to match the Plans from Janusz. I bought new standing rigging and I had a local sailmaker build me sails to…

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